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I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay
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"I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay"

- Monica Seles

About this Quote

In this quote, Monica Seles is expressing that she has a negative element to her personality that she fights with. However, she has found that playing tennis assists her to control and reduce this dark side. This could recommend that the extreme physical and mental focus required in tennis works as an interruption from her unfavorable ideas and feelings. It might likewise indicate that the discipline and decision required in the sport assists her to transport her energy in a positive way. In general, this quote highlights the power of sports and physical activity in handling one's psychological and emotional well-being.

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This quote is written / told by Monica Seles somewhere between December 2, 1973 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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